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Originally Posted by Gifted Intuitive
The laws and regulations that exist in Canada are created, administered and enforced by the RCMP and other police organizations.
Please read this :
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...rges-1.4443124
This statement by the RCMP confirms that their laws and regulations does not prevent anyone from acquiring and possessing firearms. The RCMP are showing you firearms that can be in the hands of anyone wanting to commit any type of crime, crimes comparable to American mass shootings.
Guns don't commit terrible, terrible crimes. People do. It takes a community to raise a child. It takes a community to raise a demon. Canadians have to see themselves as a society builder with a social fabric connected by forgiveness and compassion.
The US doesn't need our gun laws. The US needs our values. |
I think that's an excellent point - people, fears, values and attitudes are different. I have lived in both countries and there is some very real differences that likely contribute to underpin your point.
BUT - I think that having any mechanism, albeit imperfect, such as some sort of background screening, is good. It's not to say criminals won't get guns, nor will it prevent all violence by people who are mentally ill or unstable BUT it's another measure that COULD prevent, deter or lead to making it more difficult for someone with nefarious intentions to get their hands on a gun.
I just have a hard time with the perspective that "doing nothing" is the path forward because whatever measure you put in place isn't 100% bullet proof (no pun intended) perfect.
Kinda like forgetting about speed limits because some people will, inevitable speed and get away with it.